South Dakota State Library: Library Development e-Newsletter

Grant Opportunities

Libri Foundation Books for Children

Deadline: August 15 (final deadline)

The Libri Foundation is a nationwide non-profit organization which donates new, quality, hardcover children's books to small, rural public libraries in the U.S. through its Books for Children program. The Foundation awards grants three times a year. For more information, visit www.librifoundation.org.

Free art books for underserved communities

Deadline: Ongoing

The Distribution to Underserved Communities Library Program distributes books on contemporary art and culture free of charge to rural and inner-city public libraries, public schools and alternative reading centers nationwide. They have now launched their 2010-11 online catalog of new books. Participants are limited to one order per program year. For more information contact DUC at www.ducprogram.org or (212) 255-2919.

NASA invites museums and libraries to apply for second round of free space shuttle artifacts

Deadline: Ongoing

NASA is again offering free space artifacts to museums and community, district, state or regional libraries. More information can be found at the following Web sites: www.imls.gov and gsaxcess.gov.

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